An early childhood service has opened up in Randwick NSW which includes elaborate features such as an indoor beach, rock climbing wall, mud pit, fish pond, pet-friendly animals, soccer field and an open-air kitchen.
Paisley Park Ealy learning Centre said to be "a day care centre of the future" includes high-end facilities collaborated with celebrity chef Miguel Maestre from Network Tens The Living Room, to design a seasonal menu. Children plant, grow and pick vegetables in the centre's gardens which are used in recipes, which enables them to experience healthy foods.
Like many centres children are also encouraged to use real crockery and utensils at all meal times, tasty meals of different cultures and sit at a table with other children to foster social conversations over a nutritious meal.
Paisley Park Randwick costs $165 per day for children under three and $150 per day for kids over three.
Reference:
House, Laura "The Most Luxury Daycare EVER: New $165-A-Day Centre Launches", Daily Mail Australia, 31 August 2018
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